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| Patients often arrive in the radiology department with trauma to the shoulder. Which of the following positions is the most common for x-ray examination of the shoulder on these patients? |
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| The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be |
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| PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y) is performed to evaluate: |
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| How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint? |
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| 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side |
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| Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity? |
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| The clavicle is classified as a(n): |
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| What is the central-ray angulation for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint? |
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| For an AP projection of the scapula, the IR size and its position should be: |
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Which of the following projections can be used to demonstrate the clavicle?
1.) AP or PA
2.) AP axial
3.) PA axial |
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| How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus |
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| The AP projection of the AC joints places the joints at an increased OID. Which of the following is the recommended SID to compensate for this distance? |
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| Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus? |
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| For an AP projection of the clavicle, the IR should be centered to the level of the: |
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| Which of the following is the most common position to place the patient in for a transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus? |
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| How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method) of the AC joints? |
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| For a transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus, lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the humerus. Which of the following techniques can be used to blur the lung structures? |
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Which of the following bones connects the upper limb to the trunk?
1.) clavicle
2.) scapula
3.) humerus |
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| Two exposures are commonly made of the AC joints—one without weights and one with weights. How are the weights applied? |
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| The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a: |
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| synovial joint, ball and socket type |
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| What is the central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder joint? |
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| Rotating the arm medially for a lateral projection of the humerus will place the epicondyles: |
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| perpendicular with the plane of the IR |
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| The most common position used for performing an AP humerus radiograph is: |
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Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when performing an AP projection of the shoulder?
1.) external rotation
2.) neutral rotation
3.) internal rotation |
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| If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in: |
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| Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for an AP projection of the humerus? |
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| For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be directed: |
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| If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, the exposure should be made using: |
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| How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for an AP humerus? |
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| The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a patient in the supine position is: |
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| How many pounds of weight should be affixed to each wrist for the AP projection of the AC joint? |
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| For the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder, the body is rotated so that the midcoronal plane is how many degrees from the IR? |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in external rotation? |
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| Where should the center of the IR be positioned for a lateral projection of the shoulder? |
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| For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should enter: |
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| 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process |
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| Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in internal rotation? |
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| back of the hand against the thigh |
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| The respiration phase for an AP projection of the scapula to blurr out the lungs and ribs is: |
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| Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the "Y" on the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection? |
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| How is the arm positioned for an AP scapula? |
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| abducted 90 degrees, flexed forearm |
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| How much is the body rotated for a lateral projection of the shoulder? |
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| For a transthoracic lateral projection, the proximal humerus should be projected: |
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| between the vetebral column and the sternum |
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Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the humerus?
1.) elbow joint
2.) glenoid cavity
3.) shoulder joint |
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| The IR size commonly used for an AP projection of the shoulder is: |
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| If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus, the exposure should be made using: |
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| If the patient can be positioned properly, the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder is: |
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| For the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position? |
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| If the patient places the palm of the hand against the thigh, the humerus will be in: |
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| The PA oblique projection of the shoulder joint (scapular Y) is performed in which of the following positions? |
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Which of the following bones makes up the shoulder girdle?
1.) humerus
2.) scapula
3.) clavicle |
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| If the patient can be positioned properly, the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus is: |
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| When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury, which of the following methods can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder? |
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| For delineation of the acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula in the lateral projection, the arm is positioned as follows: |
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| extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head |
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| All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are: |
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| synovial, freely moveable |
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| The area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles, which is the site of many fractures, is called the: |
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| The scapula is classified as a(n): |
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| Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus? |
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| The small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues, are called: |
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| The central-ray angulation for a lateral scapula is |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position? |
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| Which of the following positions is most common to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture? |
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| For a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the shoulder area. Which exposure time is recommended to blur the lung structures? |
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Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus?
1.) glenoid cavity
2.) elbow joint
3.) shoulder joint |
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| What position should the hand be placed in for the AP projection of the humerus? |
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| Where should the center of the IR be positioned for a transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus? |
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